Admittance

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪtəns/

Definitions of admittance

noun permission to enter a place or access something

Example Sentences

A1 I had to show my ID for admittance into the concert.

A2 Admittance to the museum is free for children under the age of five.

B1 Students need to have their school ID for admittance to the school dance.

B2 Admittance to the exclusive club is limited to members only.

C1 The admittance of new members into the organization is carefully reviewed by the board.

C2 Admittance to the prestigious event is by invitation only.

Examples of admittance in a Sentence

formal Only those with a valid ticket will be granted admittance to the concert.

informal You can't get in without admittance, so make sure you have your ticket.

slang No ticket, no admittance - it's as simple as that.

figurative In order to truly understand the complex topic, one must gain admittance to the inner circle of experts.

Grammatical Forms of admittance

• past tense: admitted
• plural: admittances
• comparative: more admittance
• superlative: most admittance
• present tense: admits
• future tense: will admit
• perfect tense: have admitted
• continuous tense: is admitting
• singular: admittance
• positive degree: admittance
• infinitive: to admit
• gerund: admitting
• participle: admitted

Origin and Evolution of admittance

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'admittance' originated from the Old French word 'admitter' meaning 'to allow to enter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admittance' has evolved to not only refer to allowing someone to enter a place but also to granting permission or acceptance into a group or organization.